Facile synthesis and functionalization of fluoranthenes via intramolecular[4+2]annulations between thiophenes and alkynes

Fluoranthenes have attracted tremendous attention due to their unique optoelectronic properties and extensive applications.Although several synthetic methodologies have been developed for the preparation of fluoranthene derivatives,it is still unfavorable to functionalize the fluoranthene framework at different positions due to the relatively low selectivity and reactivity.Herein,a catalyst-free intramolecular[4+2]annulation between thiophenes and alkynes is developed towards the synthesis of fluoranthenes.Altogether 20 examples have been demonstrated using this method.Various functional groups can be precisely introduced into the fluoranthene skeleton at different positions by simply tuning the substituents on the thiophenes and alkynes.The conjugation of the fluoranthene can be facilely extended through different directions.Furthermore,the feasibility of this[4+2]annulation reaction is also investigated by density functional theory calculations.Therefore,this protocol provides not only a synthetic methodology towards fluoranthenes with substituents functionalized at different positions,but also an effective pathway to construct large polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons containing fluoranthene moieties.

Cooperative Dual Organocatalytic Asymmetric Decarboxylative[4+3]Annulations with Benzoxazinanones

The cooperative catalysis of an achiral Lewis base and a chiral N-heterocyclic carbene(NHC)enables a highly enantioselective[4+3]annulation of benzoxazinanones with isatin-derived enals.DMAP serves as a nucleophilic Lewis base to promote decarboxylation of benzoxazinanones,which leads to azaortho-xylylene intermediates that undergo[4+3]annulations with NHC-bound homoenolates.This method breaks the substrate scope limitation of transition-metal-catalyzed variants,thus a broader range of benzoxazinanones are tolerated,and provides a straightforward entry to enantioenriched spirooxindoles in high structural diversity.

Manganese-Catalyzed Deoxygenative [3+2] Annulations of Ketones and Aldehydes via C–H Activation

Conventional reactive sites of ketones with aldehydes lie on the carbonyl andα-carbon positions,which lead to a wide range of classic reactions such as pinacol-coupling and aldol-type condensations.Herein,an unprecedented reactive site of aromatic ketones toward aldehydes has been revealed by using earth-abundant manganese catalysis,which enabled the first deoxygenative[3+2]annulations of ketones and aldehydes through C–H activation affording isobenzofuran derivatives.Mechanistic studies give hints on the dual role of triphenylborane additive in the reaction,that is,promoting C–H activation as a transmetalation reagent and activating aldehydes as a Lewis acid.

Copper-catalyzed diversified annulations betweenα-diketones and alkynylα-diketones

Copper-catalyzed divergent annulations betweenα-diketones and alkynylα-diketones have been achieved,delivering a series of highly functionalized and biologically important cis-hexahydro-2Hcyclopenta[b]furan(HCPF)and 2-hydroxydihydrofuran-3(2H)-one(HDFO)products with high levels of stereoselectivity under identical conditions.The protocol features the use of earth-abundant copper catalyst,mild conditions,shortening synthetic routes in constructing different molecular frameworks,and reducing the corresponding possible waste production.The substituents of the nucleophilicα-diketones play crucial roles in switching the reaction pathways.

Copper Catalyzed Asymmetric [4＋2] Annulations of D-A Cyclobutanes with Aldehydes

Copper catalyzed enantioselective [4＋2] annulations of D-A cyclobutanes and aldehydes have been developed. In the presence of a side arm modified chiral bisoxazoline （SaBOX） ligand, the [4＋2] annulations proceeded smoothly with a broad substrate scope. 22 examples were studied, leading to the corresponding products with various functional groups in 41%-99% yields with 〉99/1 dr and 90%-96% ee. The resulting product with two ester groups was mono-reduced, giving the corresponding product in excellent diastereoselectivity without loss of the enantiopurity.

Synthesis of cyclopentenyl and cyclohexenyl ketones via [3 + 2] and [4 + 2] annulations of 1,2-allenic ketones

In this paper, an efficient synthesis of cyclopentenyl ketones and cyclohexenyl ketones through tertiary phosphine catalyzed [3 ＋ 2] and [4 ＋ 2] annulations of 1,2-allenic ketones with activated alkenes has been developed. Compared with published synthetic methods on cyclopentenyl ketones and cyclohexenyl ketones, the protocols developed in this paper have the advantages such as readily available starting materials, mild reaction conditions and high efficiency.

Construction of polycyclic spirooxindoles through[3+2]annulations of Morita–Baylis–Hillman carbonates and 3-nitro-7-azaindoles

A mild and efficient dearomatic [3＋2] annulation reaction of 3-nitro-7-azaindoles and Morita Baylis Hillman carbonates from isatins was developed catalyzed by DMAP, affording the corresponding polycyclic spirooxindoles containing fused azaindoline architectures and vicinal quaternary centers in excellent yields（up to 96%） with high regio- and diastereoselectivity（dr 〉 19：1）. Moderate enantioselectivity（79% ee） was obtained by employing a chiral DMAP-type Lewis base catalyst.

MeOTf-catalyzed formal[4+2]annulations of styrene oxides with alkynes leading to polysubstituted naphthalenes through sequential electrophilic cyclization/ring expansion

Me OTf-catalyzed formal[4+2]annulation of styrene oxides with alkynes to afford polysubstituted naphthalenes has been realized,which undergoes sequential electrophilic cyclization/ring expansion.A range of substrates were tolerated in the formation of naphthalene derivatives with high regioselectivity in satisfactory yields.The reaction could also be carried out on gram scale.

Phosphine-Catalyzed Annulations between Modified Allylic Derivatives and Polar Dienes and Substituent Effect on the Annulation Mode

in this work, the phosphine-catalyzed annulation reactions between modified allylic derivatives and polar 1,1-dicyano-1,3-dienes have been studied. In the catalysis of PPh3 （20 mol%）, a [4 ＋ 1 ] annulation reaction is realized between a series of l,l-dicyano-2,4-diaryl-1,3-dienes and ethoxycarbonyl-activated allylic acetate, producing polysubstituted cyclopentenes in modest to excellent yields. It is also observed that the substituents of both 1,3-dienes and allylic derivatives have a significant influence on the annulation mode： under the catalysis of PPh3 or PBu3 （20 mol%）, regioselective [3 ＋ 2] annulation products are formed from differently substituted substratcs.

Catalytic chemodivergent annulations betweenα-diketones and alkynylα-diketones

Four types of unprecedented and chemodivergent reactions betweenα-diketones and alkynylα-diketones have been achieved under the catalysis of phosphine and Br?nsted base,respectively,leading to the rapid construction of four different classes of biologically important but synthetically challenging molecular scaffolds including 2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-ones,4-hydroxy-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-ones,1,3-diaryl cyclobutanes,and 4-(furan-2(3H)-ylidene)cyclopent-2-enones.The formation of the products includes two novel rearrangement processes,and further transformations on the products can be easily achieved to deliver value-added substances such as highly functionalized cyclopentanes.Moreover,the 2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-one products display promising photophysical properties such as green luminescence under UV light and aggregation-induced emission effect,showing the practical application value of this work.The great potential ofα-diketones in both synthetic chemistry and material science has been unambiguously demonstrated.

Phosphine-catalyzed [4＋2] Annulations of α-Aminonitriles with Allenoates： Synthesis of Functionalized Tetrahydropyridines

Phosphine-catalyzed [4＋2] annulations of 2-（acetoxymethyl）buta-2,3-dienoates with α-aminonitriles have been developed, in which a-aminonitriles serve as C, N-bisnucleophilic reaction partners and 2-（acetoxymethyl）buta- 2,3-dienoates as ＂C4 synthons＂ respectively. A number of a-aminonitriles could be successfully applied to giving multifunctional desired products using PPh3 as catalyst. This method provides a facile entry to access polysubstituted tetrahydropyridines bearing quaternary carbon centers. The possible reaction mechanism was also proposed.

A Facile Approach for Synthesis of Benzofuro[2,3-c]pyridines via Intramolecular Cascade Annulations

A facile synthesis of benzofuro[2,3-c]pyridines has been achieved under mild conditions by using ammonium acetate as the nitrogen source through intramolecular cascade annulation.This reaction could efficiently construct pyridine ring and furan ring in one step.Moreover,the key annulation step was demonstrated through dihydrobenzofuran intermediates.

Solvent-Regulated Diastereodivergent [3+2] Annulations of CF_(3)-Containing Morita-Baylis-Hillman Carbonates with Cyclic Sulfonimines

A solvent-regulated diastereodivergent[3+2]annulation reaction between Morita-Baylis-Hillman carbonates from aryl trifluoromethyl ketones and cyclic sulfonimines is developed under the catalysis of a modified cinchona alkaloid,furnishing diverse polycyclic products bearing vicinal quaternary stereogenic centers with outstanding enantioselectivity and moderate to high diastereoselectivity.

High tension cyclic hydrocarbons synthesized from biomass-derived platform molecules for aviation fuels in two steps

Synthesizing ring structure aviation fuels from biomass-derived platform molecules is challenging,especially for bridged ring structure aviation fuels which are typically achieved from fossil-derived chemicals.Herein,we report the synthesis of a series of ring structure biofuels in two steps by a combination of a solvent-free Michael-cyclization reaction and a hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)reaction from lignocellulosederived 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione.These biofuels are obtained with high overall yields up to 90%,which exhibit high densities of 0.81 g cm^(-3)-0.88 g cm^(-3)and high volumetric neat heat of combustion(VNHOC)values of 36.0 MJ L^(-1)-38.6 MJ L^(-1).More importantly,bridged-ring structure hydrocarbons can also be achieved in two steps by a combination of a Robinson annulation reaction and an HDO reaction to afford the final products at high overall yields up to 90%.The bridged-ring structure products have comparable high densities and high VNHOC values to the best artificial fuel JP-10(0.94 g cm^(-3)and 39.6 MJ L^(-1)).The results demonstrate a promising way for the synthesis of high-density aviation fuels with different fuel properties at high yields.

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Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Antibacterial Activities of 4-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)-5-(2-thiazolinyl)-1,3-thiazole

4-Methyl-2-（4-methylphenyl）-5-（2-thiazolinyl）-1,3-thiazole, a novel compound, was synthesized by the annulation of 5-hydroxyethylcarbamoyl-4-methyl-2-（4- methylphenyl）-1,3-thiazole with P2S5. 5-Hydroxyethylcarbamoyl-4-methyl-2-（4-methylphenyl）-1,3-thiazole was prepared from the starting material of p-tolunitrile. The newly synthesized compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, NMR（^1H, ^13C） and MS spectra. Hence, the crystal of the title compound was obtained, and its structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 7.354（4）, b = 8.383（4）, c = 11.543（6）A, α = 76.688（6）, β = 72.299（6）, γ = 88.157（6）°, V = 659.2（6） A^3, Z = 2, Mr = 274.39, Dc = 1.382 g/cm^3, μ = 0.386 mm^-1, F（000） = 288, R = 0.0586 and w R = 0.1808 for 2984 unique reflections with 2213 observed ones（I 〉 2σ（I））. The title compound was also screened for its antibacterial activities against Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. The result indicates that the target compound presents potential antimicrobial activities, and that the minimum inhibitory concentration（MIC） values of the title compound against the two tested strains are both 62.5 μg/mL.

A Convergent Route for the Synthesis of AF-5

AF-5 was synthesized through a convergent method. The key step was the Robinson annulation using a key intermediate pentyl vinyl ketone.

Further Developments on the Regioselective Synthesis of 3-Aroylindole Derivatives from C-Nitrosoaromatics and Alkynones: A Novel Synthetic Approach to Pravadoline, JWH-073, Indothiazinone Analogues and Related Compounds

An uncatalyzed and easily accessible synthetic approach for the preparation of 3-aroylindoles was investigated using nitrosoarenes and aromatic terminal ethynyl ketones. Indole derivatives were produced in good yields and excellent regioselectivity. Functionalizations of the indole products were carried out affording highly valuable and versatile compounds. The indolization protocol was studied as a fundamental step for the preparation of pravadoline and 1-butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-073), bioactive molecules showing antinociceptic properties.

Visible Light-Induced[3+2]Annulation Reaction of Alkenes with Vinyl Azides:Direct Synthesis of Functionalized Pyrroles

A photocatalytic[3+2]annulation of alkenes with vinyl azides was developed under irradiation by visible light in the presence of organic dye photocatalysts.Broad substrate scope and high functional group tolerance were demonstrated by more than 50 examples.The reaction provides a novel and efficient method for the synthesis of polyfunctionalized pyrroles under very mild metal-free conditions without other additives.